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The maximum number of electrons in a subshell is given by the expression

A

`4l - 2`

B

`4l + 2`

C

`2l + 1`

D

`2n^2`

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The correct Answer is:
B
No. of orbitals in a shell = `2l + 1`
No. of electrons in a shell = `2(2l + 1) = 4l + 2`.
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